Gillson Park Beach Clean Up
Gillson Beach House 101 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL, United StatesJoin us for a beach clean up at Gillson Beach. Look for our table at the south end of the park near the diagonal beachfront parking. Feel free to come […]
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Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park Work Day
Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park will meet outside the Mallinckrodt Community Center. We will weed some native plant beds in Mallinckrodt Park. Bring water to drink and gardening gloves. Dress […]
GGW Booth at the Wilmette French Farmer’s Market
Downtown Wilmette Wilmette, IL, United StatesJoin us at our booth at the Wilmette French Farmer’s Market. Stop by to ask questions and learn about our upcoming events.
A Book Talk with CNN’s Bill Weir
Evanston Public Library 1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston, IL, United StatesBill Weir, CNN's Chief Climate Correspondent, will be discussing his new book Life As We Know it Can Be: Stories of People, Climate, and Hope in a Changing World, and […]
Understanding Climate Change
Highland Park Library 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park, IL, United StatesGet a timely update on climate change from Linda Kurtz, a local environmental leader recently trained by the Climate Reality Project. Linda, a GGW Board Member and former member the […]
Community Bike Ride
Wilmette Village Hall 1200 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, ILBike Walk Wilmette advocates for better biking, walking, and active transportation for all ages and abilities in Wilmette. They collaborate with the Village, Park District, and schools on issues relating […]
Gillson Park Beach Clean Up
Gillson Beach House 101 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL, United StatesJoin us for a beach clean up at Gillson Beach. Look for our table at the south end of the park near the diagonal beachfront parking. Feel free to come […]
Go Green Reads: Kingbird Highway
Virtual ILJoin us for this discussion of Kingbird Highway whether you have a chance to read the book or not. Suitable for all ages. At sixteen, Kenn Kaufman dropped out of […]
Urban Rats: how to Manage them and Let Wildlife Thrive
One Rotary Center One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, United States +1 moreLarry Heaney Negaunee Curator of Mammals, Field Museum. Rats have lived with humans for many generations. They know us very well, and have diverse strategies that have allowed them to […]
GGW Open Meeting
Central Station Coffee & Tea 1150 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, United StatesJoin GGW Board members at Wilmette's Central Station Coffee any time between 11am and noon. Share tips, ask questions, make suggestions, check in with GGW friends, and meet new people. Find out […]
Gillson Park Beach Clean Up
Gillson Beach House 101 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL, United StatesJoin us for a beach clean up at Gillson Beach. Look for our table at the south end of the park near the diagonal beachfront parking. Feel free to come […]
Wilmette Sidewalk Sale
Downtown Wilmette Wilmette, IL, United StatesStop by our booth at the annual sidewalk sale to talk about environmental issues and learn how you can get involved!
Unplug Illinois 2024
Gillson Park Lake Ave. and Michigan Ave., Wilmette, IL, United StatesJoin the Wilmette Park District for Unplug Illinois Day! Unplug Illinois Day is a state-wide initiative aimed at getting individuals to unplug from technology and “plug in” to fun, recreational […]
Winnetka Yards That Work Sustainable Yard Tour
Various Locations IL, United StatesSAVE THE DATE! From a three-acre Backyard Flower Lab to works in progress, this tour will highlight six different residential properties that are all making their yards work for the […]
Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park Work Day
Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park will meet outside the Mallinckrodt Community Center. We will weed some native plant beds in Mallinckrodt Park. Bring water to drink and gardening gloves. Dress […]
2024 Sustainable Yard Tour
Various Wilmette Locations Wilmette, IL, United StatesOur popular Sustainable Yard Tour returns on July 21st, highlighting several private yards plus the Wilmette Library’s lovely pocket prairie and some plots in the West Park community garden! Learn […]
Community Bike Ride
Wilmette Village Hall 1200 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, ILBike Walk Wilmette advocates for better biking, walking, and active transportation for all ages and abilities in Wilmette. They collaborate with the Village, Park District, and schools on issues relating […]
GGW Booth at the Wilmette French Farmer’s Market
Downtown Wilmette Wilmette, IL, United StatesJoin us at our booth at the Wilmette French Farmer’s Market. Stop by to ask questions and learn about our upcoming events.